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Cut your dry time in half.
Byrdie / Lauren Pardee
TheRusk Super Freakhair dryer is extremely reliable and easy to use, sans the unreal price tag.
If you havethick hairlike me, you know blow-drying can be a physical endeavor.
And even then… is itreallybone dry?
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Or is that middle layer still damp, and its just hard to tell?
If your hair is long, too, forget it.
Chances are youre trying to pull it out of the hair dryer motor just seconds in.
Its time to ditch your basic dryer and opt for one of these top-performing tools I love.
Impressively innovative, this equipment dries my long, thick hair faster than any dryer Ive ever used.
Yes, its a splurge, but if you blow-dry often, its worth every penny.
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Just check out how silky smooth my results are.
Why: Because the incredible attachments offer a super unique and customized drying experience.
Plus, it was easy to maneuver, creating a flippy blowout with next to zero effort.
The results were glossy and smooth with little frizz.
Other pros: The machine is really lightweight and quieter than others while maintaining a strong airflow.
I was left with a gorgeous blowout sans frizz.
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Its compact size is helpful, too, as youre flipping and maneuvering around for 25 minutes or more.
The high-powered motor offers a really fast dry thats sleek and free of frizz.
Similar to the Drybar option, there is just something special about the Rusks classic build.
Everything feels familiar in your hand as you do your thing.
Just ensure to play with the heat tweaks before diving inthis one can get a bit hot.
Its important to use agreat conditionerafter cleansing that is moisturizing, he says.
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Hair that is well-conditioned is going to be easier to detangle, section, and control.
I love boars hair bristles to smooth and tame thick hair, he says.
A favorite isIbizas cork handle brushes.
They mix natural boar bristles with a unique carbon fiber heat-resistant nylon.
Step Three: Use a TowelAnother unexpected prep tool that Trygstad loves?
The less wet your hair is to begin with, the less time itll take to fully dry it.
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Its definitely recommended.Heat-protective sprays and creamscan help shield hair from excess damage, especially if you regularly heat-style it.
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Byrdie / Tamara Staples
